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Archbishops Eamon Martin and John McDowell issue joint call to pray for Drumcree situation

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Catholic Archbishop Eamon Martin and Church of Ireland Archbishop John McDowell have issued a joint statement inviting people to pray for peace and reconciliation amid ongoing discussions regarding the situation at Drumcree.

The archbishops encouraged priests, parishes, families, and individuals to use the prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi during Sunday services, Masses, and private devotions over the coming weekend. This request follows a previous joint statement issued the prior Sunday. The call coincides with the upcoming feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi on 4 October.

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Earlier version, Thursday 1 October

Archbishops Eamon Martin and John McDowell call for prayer for Drumcree situation

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  1. Oct 1, 7:26 AM Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference Archbishops make joint call to use words of St Francis of Assisi to pray for Drumcree situation
  2. Oct 1, 11:09 AM Diocese of Armagh Archbishops make joint call to use words of St Francis of Assisi to pray for Drumcree situation

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  1. Oct 19, 1:55 PM PT · 2 sources Archbishop Eamon Martin addresses National Synodal Assembly in Ireland
  2. Oct 17, 12:09 PM PT Archbishop Eamon Martin addresses National Synodal Assembly
  3. Oct 3, 10:41 AM PT · 2 sources Archbishops Eamon Martin and John McDowell invite people to pray for peace
  4. Oct 3, 1:10 AM PT · 7 sources Archbishops Eamon Martin and John McDowell call for dialogue amid unrest in Northern Ireland
  5. Oct 3, 1:00 AM PT Archbishop Eamon Martin Issues Pastoral Letter
  6. Sep 30, 1:13 AM PT · 3 sources Archbishop Eamon Martin speaks at Living Magnifica Humanitas conference
  7. Sep 27, 8:02 AM PT · 2 sources Archbishops Eamon Martin and John McDowell issue joint statement on Drumcree crisis
  8. Sep 26, 10:01 AM PT · 2 sources Archbishop Eamon Martin calls for prayers for Garvaghy Road
  9. Sep 21, 12:39 AM PT · 2 sources Archbishop Martin: Let’s not forget our missionary genes but hope and trust in God
  10. Sep 19, 10:25 AM PT Archbishop Eamon Martin pays tribute to SMA Fathers at Newry Cathedral
  11. Sep 9, 6:21 AM PT Archbishop Eamon Martin’s address to educators in Mullingar
  12. Aug 12, 11:12 PM PT Archbishop Eamon Martin discusses Magnifica Humanitas with OpenAI Ireland
  13. Jul 29, 11:44 PM PT Archbishop Eamon Martin addresses ‘Granennials’
  14. Jul 29, 4:01 PM PT Archbishop Eamon Martin meets OpenAI Ireland on AI encyclical
  15. Jul 26, 7:00 AM PT Archbishop Martin celebrates Mass

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